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Copper Basin

The unmoored metal headframe at Flower Gold Mine.

Finch Wash Mine Exploration

2017-10-21 Mine Exploring, Off Roading 2

My wife’s away for a second week, so my regular mine exploring buddy Prescottstyle (Paul) suggested we hike up Finch Wash in Copper Basin, just […]

Chrysocolla with botryoidal formation, featuring malachite and azurite.

Copper Basin Mineral Hunt

2015-04-17 Hiking, Mine Exploring 0

I figured it was about time to start acclimating to higher elevations, as I won’t too many more hikes in the Valley until November. prescottstyle […]

Processing plant near the Mint Shaft.

Wilhoit Mine Loop #1

2013-09-07 Hiking, Mine Exploring 0

Starting to drive down the forest road, I quickly realized that would be a mistake, and attempted to back up. I suck at backing up. […]

Recent Posts

  • Emerald Point, viewed from Abalone Point Lookout. The panoramic view stretches (L-R) from Dana Point, past Laguna Beach, Two Rock Point, Emerald Point, Abalone Point, Crystal Cove, Catalina Island (distant), Reef Point, Palos Verdes (distant), and Pelican Point, to Newport Beach.

    Crystal Cove State Park

    2026-05-25 Hiking 0
  • Prescott Circle Trail: Willow Creek. The striations on the small islands reminded me of Historic Blue Forest Trail, in the Petrified Forest.

    PCT: Willow Creek to Watson Lake

    2026-05-06 Hiking 0
  • Prescott Circle Trail (The Other PCT)

    Prescott Circle Trail Index

    2026-05-06 Hiking 0
  • generic white hiker on brown background sign

    Index of Trail Indices

    2026-05-06 Bike Riding, Hiking 0
  • Mount Graham: Heliograph Peak, viewed from Graham Ridge Trail #507.

    Graham Ridge – Big Creek Loop

    2026-04-28 Hiking 0

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